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No. 15,700 in German

zuhanden

"Zuhanden" means "at hand" or "available."

In a sentence

  • Das Paket wurde Ihnen zuhanden an die Adresse geliefert.

    The package was delivered to the address addressed to you.

    Here, 'zuhanden' indicates something addressed or intended specifically for someone.

  • Bitte lassen Sie den Brief zuhanden Herrn Müller in der Poststelle.

    Please have the letter delivered to Mr. Müller in the mailroom.

    In this use, 'zuhanden' is used in correspondence to specify the recipient for whom the content is intended.

  • Dieser Bericht ist für die Geschäftsleitung zuhanden.

    This report is addressed to the management.

    Here, 'zuhanden' shows that the document is explicitly prepared for a specific group or individual.

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